Palo Alto Networks Leads Efforts to Combat Ransomware

Ransomware is one of society’s most pervasive threats, growing from a cybercrime nuisance to a critical risk to national and global security, economic stability, and public safety. The severity of this threat has been highlighted by recent events, including the shutdown of a major U.S. pipeline following an attack by one of the most prolific cyber extortion gangs.

Data from the Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 threat intelligence team demonstrates just how rapidly the ...